540th Engineer Group

The 540th Engineer Group was constituted in the United States Army during World War II and activated on 1 February 1943. The unit served with distinction in the European Theater, playing a crucial role in constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, and supporting combat operations during major campaigns such as the Normandy invasion and the advance across France and Germany. After World War II, the 540th Engineer Group was inactivated, but it was later reactivated and continued to serve in various capacities, including during the Cold War and in support of peacetime engineering missions. Throughout its history, the 540th Engineer Group earned multiple campaign streamers and commendations for its exemplary service and versatility in combat and construction engineering tasks.